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Archant reports fall in year-on-year profit
Regional newspaper publisher Archant has reported a 32% fall in operating profits to 15.1m in its preliminary results.

Royal Mail and CWU finally seal pay agreement
Royal Mail workers will receive a 6.9% pay increase following the agreement of a deal between the postal operator and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) over the modernisation of the business.

EskoArtwork hopes to broaden appeal with digital finishing system Ipex launch
EskoArtwork is to launch a fully automated digital finishing system aimed at a wider range of users, from cutsheet digital press clients through to smaller signage and packaging producers.

Industry blasts employers' National Insurance contributions increase
The print industry has warned that further increases in employers' National Insurance (NI) contributions could be "very damaging" for the sector after the CBI urged the government not to pursue its...

Kodak to show Prosper 5000XL at Ipex
Kodak will launch its Prosper 5000XL, the first colour press based on its Stream technology, at Ipex in May, and has confirmed that the first European installation will be Italian printer Rotomail.

'Nearly 100 parties' interested in Reader's Digest UK arm
Nearly 100 suitors have expressed interest in buying the UK arm of the Reader's Digest Association (RDA), the administrator of the fallen business confirmed.

First female winner in Ricoh Fantasy Football League February results
Congratulations to Jennifer Hykin of Acorn Press, who takes the February team of the month award in the Ricoh Fantasy Football league - its first female winner.

DMA survey highlights poor perception of DM's green credentials
Direct mail continues to suffer from a poor environmental reputation in comparison with email, which is considered the "greenest" means of communication, according to a recent study.

Heidelberg sets out its Ipex agenda
Lean and green printing will be the focus of the Heidelberg's offering at Ipex in May.

Heidelberg preparing digital move
Heidelberg has confirmed that it is talking to possible digital partners to enable it to sell digital presses in 170 countries and said that a deal should be in place by the end of the year.
Unified approach 'key to cutting carbon'
The global print industry must adopt a single, international and integrated approach to carbon footprinting, according to the PrintCity Alliance.

Last chance to attend Stationers' annual lecture
A handful of places are still available for Monday's Stationers' annual lecture, where CBI president Helen Alexander will address the role of the creative industries, such as print and media, in...

UK print industry risks 'no representation' at global print forum
The UK graphic arts sector is in "real danger" of having no representation in a forum that "will decide the future of our industry", the Digital Ad Lab (DAL) has warned.
CPI appoints David Workman as director general
The Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) has appointed David Workman as director general, replacing Martin Oldman who will retire later this year.

Johnson lambasts minister over 'lack of support' for print
BPIF chief executive Michael Johnson has criticised the Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS), claiming it has failed to support the UK print industry.